{"id":830911,"date":"2026-08-30T14:08:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T14:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/830911\/"},"modified":"2026-08-30T14:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T14:08:10","slug":"transfer-news-live-arsenal-striker-to-join-barcelona-gakpo-chooses-city-after-liverpools-barcola-deal-plus-alvarez-and-enzo-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/830911\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal striker to join Barcelona, Gakpo chooses City after Liverpool\u2019s Barcola deal plus Alvarez and Enzo latest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#post-2409949\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Leao heads to Galatasaray<\/p>\n<p>Rafael Leao had been linked with a number of Premier League clubs earlier this summer but the Portugal winger has instead left Milan for Galatasaray in a deal worth \u20ac38m.<\/p>\n<p>He has signed a four-year contract with the Istanbul club.<\/p>\n<p>Alan Smith30 August 2026 14:50<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409947\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Coventry confirm 11th signing of summer<\/p>\n<p>Coventry City have made teenage defender Stephen Mfuni their 11th signing of the summer with the 18-year-old joining from Manchester City on a season-long loan.<\/p>\n<p>Mfuni spent a portion of last season on loan at Watford.<\/p>\n<p>Alan Smith30 August 2026 14:30<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409946\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Everton eye Balogun<\/p>\n<p>Folarin Balogun has been linked with a move to Everton, according to ESPN, but it is dependent upon the Toffees being able to offload several fringe players to fund a move.<\/p>\n<p>The former Arsenal striker, who became the inadvertent centre of controversy at the World Cup, currently plays for Monaco.<\/p>\n<p>Alan Smith30 August 2026 14:15<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409945\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>2pm games underway<\/p>\n<p>There are three games underway in the Premier League &#8211; including Leeds hosting Brentford and Fulham\u2019s visit to Sunderland.<\/p>\n<p>And you can follow all the action from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea meet Brighton at the link below.<\/p>\n<p>Alan Smith30 August 2026 14:00<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409952\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Barcelona to sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus<\/p>\n<p>Barcelona are closing in on a deal to sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus, reports Fabrizio Romano. <\/p>\n<p>A medical has been booked for the Brazilian, who is out of favour under Mikel Arteta and behind Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz.<\/p>\n<p>A \u20ac10m package plus add-ons for a permanent deal has now been agreed. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/08\/10\/09\/2289770462..\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 13:55<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409944\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Fernandez absent again<\/p>\n<p>Xabi Alonso has said Chelsea \u201cneed a team that is focused\u201d while explaining why Enzo Fernandez is not involved against Brighton today. The Argentina midfielder continues to be linked with a switch to Manchester City before the window closes on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Alonso told Sky: &#8220;We assess what&#8217;s best for the team and considering everything, the situation, we need a team that is focused, with everyone involved that&#8217;s fully committed and engaged with the game.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Alan Smith30 August 2026 13:45<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409926\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>John Terry explains why he allowed Emi Martinez to take Chelsea&#8217;s No 26 shirt <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I spoke to him, he&#8217;s taken the 26 shirt, he&#8217;s been given the green light,\u201d John Terry said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause he loves keeping clean sheets as much as I did when I wore the 26 shirt.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHopefully that serves him well, what a keeper, what a player and I&#8217;m delighted to have him in the building.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7988dea7d76580da4b6e2050740e6f9eY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzg4MTYzOTI4-2.85314919.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea on a three-year deal (Nick Potts\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Emiliano Martinez has joined Chelsea on a three-year deal (Nick Potts\/PA) (PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 13:25<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409925\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Virgil van Dijk takes swipe at \u2018bitter\u2019 Liverpool critics over transfer business<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/virgil-van-dijk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Virgil van Dijk<\/a> has declared that anyone who doubts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/liverpool-fc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool<\/a> can attract top-quality players must be bitter as he said he would welcome Bradley Barcola to Anfield.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Jolly30 August 2026 13:10<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409922\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>Hull City move for Roma forward on hold?<\/p>\n<p>Hull City may have to be patient to acquire Robinio Vaz, who is the subject of talks between Roma and the Tigers, according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n<p>A season-long loan for a fee of \u20ac2m, with a \u20ac30m option to buy, has been negotiated. <\/p>\n<p>But La Repubblica reports that the Serie A club would push for a replacement before sanctioning the player\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2026\/08\/29\/20\/2289167954..\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>(Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:50<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-2409921\" class=\"sc-vxbko8-1 divZUB\"><\/a>West Ham in talks over \u00a318m deal for Viking winger<\/p>\n<p>West Ham are in talks to sign Viking winger Edvin Austbo, as per The Athletic.<\/p>\n<p>The 21-year-old has scored 15 goals across 71 appearances and a deal in the region of \u00a318m is being discussed.<\/p>\n<p>Austbo has also graduated through the age groups to represent Norway.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2291055454...jpeg\"  loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Moris Valincic of GNK Dinamo is challenged by Edwin Austbo of Viking\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE\"\/>Moris Valincic of GNK Dinamo is challenged by Edwin Austbo of Viking (Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Jack Rathborn30 August 2026 12:35<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Leao heads to Galatasaray Rafael Leao had been linked with a number of Premier League clubs earlier 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